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Rise Together Initiative - WILD program for veteran spouses, partners, war widows, women impacted by service

Twelve women rise together

Twelve leaders rising together: meet the successful applicants of the rise together initiative We’re proud to announce the 12 successful applicants selected for our Rise Together Initiative, a unique leadership and career confidence program designed specifically for war widows and partners of veterans. With an overwhelming response of 27 applications from across Australia, the final […]

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Advocacy, Career Support, Social Work and WellbeingADF families, ADF Member Families, advocacy, Australian veterans, Australian War Widows, Career support, defence families, Defence partner, Defence spouse, Family Wellbeing, veteran community, veteran families, veteran family support, Veteran partner, Wellbeing program

May 21, 2025

Families of Veterans Guild welcomes Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, calls for bipartisan support for veteran families

Why support for veteran families can’t wait any longer

We’ve called for a matched election commitment from the Australian Labor Party—and here’s why it matters. Last week, the Families of Veterans Guild welcomed a landmark commitment from the Liberal National Party, pledging $5 million over four years to expand support for the families of Australian veterans. This is the first time a major party has made a

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Advocacy, Important Updates, Member Stories, Opinion PiecesADF families, ADF Member Families, advocacy, Australian veterans, Australian War Widows, BipartisanSupport, defence families, Defence spouse, Election 2025, Important updates, Media Release, veteran community, Veteran families matter, veteran family advocacy, veteran support, veterans families

May 1, 2025

We welcome Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, call for bipartisan support for veteran families

Media release – 29 April 2025 We welcome an election campaign announcement from the Coalition, pledging $5 million over four years to expand our programs and services for the families of Australian veterans. This funding promise recognises the critical role families play in supporting Australia’s defence capability. With more than 700,000 families in Australia managing the impacts

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Advocacy, Important Updates, Opinion PiecesADF families, ADF Member Families, advocacy, Australian veterans, Australian War Widows, defence families, Defence spouse, Media Release, veteran community, veteran family advocacy, veteran support, veterans families

April 29, 2025

Renee Wilson, CEO response to current budget for defence and veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater

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Advocacy, Opinion PiecesADF families, ADF Member Families, advocacy, Australian veterans, Australian War Widows, defence families, Defence spouse, veteran community, veteran family advocacy, veteran support, veterans families

April 9, 2025

Families of veterans raising their voice for the Defence and Veterans Mental Health Wellbeing Strategy

Improving support for defence and veteran families: our response to the wellbeing strategy 2025-2030

We have recently submitted feedback on the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030. You can read our submission here. Overview of our response In summary, our response to the strategy highlights the importance of supporting and empowering the families of veterans to achieve a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient defence and veteran community. Our

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Advocacy, Important UpdatesADF, ADF families, ADF superannuation schemes, ADF veterans, advocacy, advocate for change, Australia, Australian War Widows, change makers, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, Compensation and income support, defence families, military families, Military Superannuation, Senate Inquiry, superannuation benefits, veteran families, War Widows

April 4, 2025

Share your experience with ADF superannuation Schemes

Have your say on ADF Superannuation Schemes – Share your experiences

Are you or a loved one affected by the superannuation schemes for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members? The Senate’s Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee has launched an Inquiry into the operation and appropriateness of the superannuation schemes for current and former serving ADF members. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of these

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March 27, 2025

Why support for veteran families can’t wait any longer

We welcome Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, call for bipartisan support for veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Improving support for defence and veteran families: our response to the wellbeing strategy 2025-2030

Have your say on ADF Superannuation Schemes – Share your experiences

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